Most people think that a visit to the orthodontist is just for cosmetic purposes. However, there are numerous reasons when a visit to the orthodontist is considered a medical problem.

Here is a detailed list of why a visit to the orthodontist can be considered medically important for the adult or child. It will prove that orthodontists are an important part of your medical treatment.

Helps to avoid sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that results from repeated interruption of sleep at night. The problems usually arise from breathing problems that are related to the person’s jaw formation. The result is that the person with the illness hardly gets enough oxygen in their body.

The result is that it leads to poor performance in the workplace. Additionally, the condition usually leads to other conditions like diabetes, depression, stroke, and heart failure. In kids, a common cause of sleep apnea is occlusal disturbances.

That simply means that the kid has an underdeveloped lower jaw. The treatment will involve a visit to the orthodontist. He or she will then perform an operation to correct the malocclusion.

Correcting A Deep Bite

At times, the teeth may erupt normally. However, the parent will not know that there exists a malocclusion since it is not obvious. Ordinarily, the upper and lower teeth should overlap by about 2 millimeters.

However, this should not be an issue of worry for anyone. The problem arises when there is a deep bite. At such an instance, it will lead to a traumatic occlusion. The result is tooth pain, increased tooth mobility, and increased tooth sensitivity, among other issues.

All of these issues can be avoided with a simple visit to the orthodontist. He or she will help the patient avoid issues related to traumatic occlusion in future. The result is that he or she will have fewer medical bills to settle in future.

If you have a child, a regular visit to the orthodontist is vital. It helps to determine if there is a chance that he or she will develop a deep bite.

Getting Braces Assists the Jaw to Develop Normally

When skeletal growth is still taking place, getting braces can be quite important. The use of braces at an early age requires the use of numerous devices. All of them lead to better jaw development for the young patient.

While most kids will develop a normal jaw, a few will require a bit of help. Jaw development can be affected by numerous factors such as injury at an early age, syndromes like Kleinfelter syndrome or sometimes for no reason.

Another common cause of poor jaw development is the eruption of teeth in an abnormal fashion. Correcting the skeletal bones is much harder to deal with than teeth. It also leads to other development issues for the child such as lack of confidence.

If the problem is prevented with orthodontic treatment, it may never be an issue. However, if it is ignored, it could lead to serious medical costs that result from expensive procedures. Orthodontic surgery is usually recommended when the jaw becomes too deformed.

The skeletal jaw development affects other features such as the nose, cheeks, and lips. In general, it can alter a person’s face. Thus, orthodontics is an important medical procedure.

Bruxism is the term used to describe involuntary teeth grinding. A condition mostly occurs at night. In most cases, the condition results from stress. However, not all people with stress experience bruxism.

One of the results of teeth grinding is that teeth wear down. The result is increased teeth breakage, which requires crowns. Additionally, it may cause loose teeth. Overall, the person with the condition experiences a lot of discomfort in their mouth.

There is believed to be a relationship between misaligned teeth and teeth grinding. Thus, by going for orthodontic treatment, a patient may prevent bruxism. One immediate result will be reduced headaches that result from excessive bruxism.

Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder

The joint is what connects the lower jaw to the skull. At times, it can be prone to excruciating pain. In most cases, a massage can help to alleviate the pain. The exact cause of this condition is not known.

One of the main suspects of this condition is a misaligned jaw. You should ensure that you take your child to the orthodontist early to avoid such issues in future. Additionally, orthodontic surgery may be performed on adults.

The surgery helps to correct the misalignment of the jaws, thus reducing the jaw pain that results from this condition.

It is quite clear that orthodontics extends beyond simply cosmetic purposes. It is also an important field for people who have crowded teeth. The result is that it makes teeth cleaning hard. It can thus lead to tooth decay and painful cavities.

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